BTR-152V1 | |
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| Country | Soviet Union |
| Topic | Armored personnel carrier |
| Code | Btr 152 |
| Description | Album of 148 photos walk-around of a « BTR-152V1 » |
Photo gallery of a BTR-152V1
The BTR-152 (also known as BTR-140) was a non-amphibious Soviet wheeled armored personnel carrier (БТР, from Бронетранспортер/Bronetransporter, literally “armoured transporter”) †) that entered Soviet service in 1950. By the early 1970s, it had been replaced in the infantry vehicle role by the BTR-60. However, it remained in service in the Soviet Army and the Russian Army until 1993 in a variety of other roles. It was also exported to many Third World countries.
BTR-152V1 (1957) – Received night vision equipment, winch, open top and improved external tires pressure regulation system.
Source: BTR-152V1 on Wikipedia
| BTR 152 Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Unknow |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 45 |
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The **BTR-152V1** is a specific variant of the BTR-152 (Bronetransporter, or “armored transporter”)—a non-amphibious, six-wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) developed by the Soviet Union shortly after World War II. The BTR-152 series formed the backbone of Soviet motor rifle battalions until it was largely replaced by the amphibious BTR-60 series in the 1960s.
General Design and Role
- **Chassis:** The BTR-152 was based on the chassis and drivetrain of the ZIL-151 (later ZIL-157) utility truck, making it essentially a mass-produced, armored truck.
- **Role:** Its primary role was to transport a full infantry squad (up to 17 soldiers plus a 2-person crew) to the battlefield while providing protection from small arms fire and shell splinters.
- **Protection:** It featured an all-welded steel hull with the engine at the front, and the driver/commander cab immediately behind it. The troop compartment was located at the rear. The armor, though light by later standards, was sufficient against contemporary rifle rounds and shrapnel.
- **Vulnerability:** A major limitation of the base BTR-152 and its ‘V1’ variant was the **open-topped** troop compartment, which left the soldiers vulnerable to indirect artillery fire, hand grenades, and NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) threats.
Key Features of the BTR-152V1 Variant
The BTR-152V1 was an improved version of the vehicle, integrating several enhancements that were retrofitted to older models or introduced in new production batches:
- **Central Tire Pressure Regulation System:** This was a crucial feature that allowed the driver to adjust the pressure in all six tires from the cab while moving. This greatly improved the vehicle’s cross-country mobility, particularly over soft terrain like mud or sand. The V1 model is generally associated with an **internal** system of air lines (sometimes confused with the external lines of the BTR-152V).
- **Front-Mounted Winch:** The V1 incorporated a powerful mechanical winch at the front bumper, housed in a special casing, to aid in self-recovery or towing other vehicles, significantly improving its operational autonomy.
- **Night Vision Equipment:** The driver was equipped with night vision devices to facilitate movement and operation in low-light conditions.
- **Armament:** Typically, a single **7.62 mm SGMB machine gun** or sometimes a heavier **12.7 mm DShK heavy machine gun** was mounted on a pintle mount above the cab for fire support. The troop compartment also featured firing ports on the sides and rear doors, allowing infantry to engage targets from inside the vehicle.
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